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In this episode of Whiskey Cats we have the wonderful opportunity to taste some rare Bruichladdich scotch. Then we round out the episode with some "deep time". Cheers! Taste: Bruichladdich 1984 Bourbon: All In https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1984-32-yo Bruichladdich 1985 Hidden Glory https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1985-32-yo Bruichladdich 1986 Sherry: The Magnificant Seven https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1986-30-yo Whiskey Cats Season 1 Episode 15: Islay http://whiskeycats.com/post/125515233226/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-discuss-two Taste 2 Bruichladdich The Organic: https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-the-organic-2009 Bruichladdich Bere Barley: https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-bere-barley-2008-islay-grown Science Corner: A glass of whisky could help you get your head around deep time https://theconversation.com/a-glass-of-whisky-could-help-you-get-your-head-around-deep

We drink and talk about things in the news making us outraged. Don't worry it's all about whiskey. What we're drinking: Noah's Mill https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/noahs-mill/ Yellow Spot https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/spot-whiskey/yellow-spot-12-year-old-whiskey/ Chit Chat: Pinhook Bourbon https://www.pinhookbourbon.com/ "Horse whiskey is wedding whiskey." http://whiskeycats.com/private/172387935014/tumblr_p6ddaeqFkX1u1yxdr 8 Irish whiskeys to try when you want to get serious https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/8-irish-whiskeys-to-try-when-you-want-to-get-serious/2018/03/07/f3667c9a-2255-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.6ef672bd4059 The Next Whiskey Bar https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) by The Doors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQJFWhn1R_w OUTRAGEOUS NEWS: Betsy DeVos’s Investment in DC Distillery Draws Boycott Threats https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/03/12/betsy-devos-jos-a-magnus-dc-distillery/ E.

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we talk about two vastly different Calfornia bourbons and an opossum tale. Cheers! Taste: *Lost Republic Bourbon http://lostrepub.com/#bourbon *Homebase Bourbon http://homebasespirits.com/products/ Bourbon and orange juice? https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-7-memories Possum breaks into liquor store, gets skunky drunk http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20171202/possum-breaks-into-liquor-store-gets-skunky-drunk I'm Stuck in Here! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jx8mk Music Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) Don't Go Way Nobody Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing” Email us: whiskeycatspodcast@gmail.com Follow us: @whiskey_cats on Twitter and Instagram Call us: 202-760-2009 Tumble us: whiskeycats.com

Gifts, laughter, and whiskey, what more could you ask for this holiday season? Join the Whiskey Cats as we review some presents perfect for the whiskey lover in your life. Cheers! What we're drinking: Joseph Magnus http://josephmagnus.com/ Talisker https://www.malts.com/en-ca/our-whisky-collection/talisker/ Gifts Whiskey Advent https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-the-dram/whisky-advent-calendar/ Whiskey Ornaments https://www.lakesdistillery.com/online-shop-c13/whisky-c1/the-one-whisky-bauble-6-pack-gift-set-p108 Bourbon Infused Coffee https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bourbon-infused-coffee?country=US&aw_cid=879428559&aw_aid=46657541200&aw_dev=c&aw_loc=9061274&aw_key=&aw_mtype=&aw_net=g&aw_ad=205947075323&aw_pos=1o1&aw_shopid=44100&aw_prod_partid=335917195585&gclid=CjwKCAiApdPRBRAdEiwA84bo3xtdSgXv5hfYYY8KAq8IWSMQuDkiNijXq56LRSUKVIkPuzjKf3XUSxoC4yQQAvD_BwE Scotch Infused Toothpicks https://www.uncommongoods.com/search.html/find/?q=scotch+infused+toothpick 21 Amazing Gifts for All Whiske

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the merits of Trader Joe's branded whiskey, a fraudulent dram, and bourbon gummy bears. Cheers! Taste: Barrell Bourbon https://www.barrellbourbon.com/ Kilchoman 100% Islay http://kilchomandistillery.com/ http://kilchomandistillery.com/our-single-malt-whisky Trader Joe's. Worth It? https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-trader-joes-whiskey-whisky/ http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/trader-joes-bourbon-review/ http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/02/drinking-trader-joes-kentucky-bourbon-straight-whiskey-review-15-dollar-bourbon.html News: World's most expensive dram of Scotch was a fake http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-41695774 Bourbon Bears https://www.sugarfina.com/bourbon-bears Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we make a ginger lime shrub, a cocktail and discuss a small science corner. Cheers! Taste: Four Roses Single Barrel *https://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey *http://scotchnoob.com/2014/07/28/kirkland-small-batch-bourbon-7-year/ Shrubs http://whiskeycats.com/post/124326304820/inspired-by-a-cocktail-pairing-dinner-at-the Ginger Lime Shrub Cut 6 limes in half. Squeeze and reserve the juice in one bowl, and reserve the rinds separately. Weigh the rinds in a bowl, then added an equal weight of sugar to them. After muddling the sugar and rinds for a bit, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator overnight. After a day or so, a thick syrup should have formed from the rinds and sugar. To the rind/sugar/syrup, add the reserved lime juice. Also, add ~3 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a couple of hours, then strain the liquid from the rinds. Finally, add the apple cider vin

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the $30 price range of whiskeys, Virginia's official State Whiskey and why we add water to our drams. Taste: Westland Sherry Wood http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey/sherry-wood Backroom Bourbon http://www.district-distilling.com/whiskey/ Old Overholt Rye Whiskey https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/whiskeys/index.html What Would You Buy in the $30 Range? Russell's Reserve http://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/russells-reserve-single-barrel/ http://whiskeycats.com/post/147093785039/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-jenn-is-on Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone http://whiskeycats.com/post/118443576991/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-compare-two Writer's Tears http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-copper-pot/ News: George Washinton Rye Whiskey was declared the official whiskey of Virginia: http://www.mountvernon.org/about/news/article/george-washingtons-rye-whiskey-named-as-virginias-official-spirit/ The oldest aged

Season three has arrived! We try Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey, whiskey and haggis chips, and discuss how to tell if your whiskey is the real thing. Taste: Virginia Black https://virginiablackwhiskey.com/ Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWySqDtjjIf/ Science Corner: How to tell whether that whiskey is fake http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/06/how-tell-whether-whiskey-fake Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In a very special Whiskey Cats holiday episode, we help you with your various holiday parties. Cheers! We're drinking: Westland Garryana http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone What we'd gift: Catoctin Creek https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/ Four Roses Single Barrel http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ IW Harper https://www.iwharper.com/ Dalwhinnie https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/dalwhinnie/ Lagavulin https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/lagavulin/?tnc=true Cocktails: 2 Birds 1 Stone Punch: http://gardenandgun.com/article/knockout-bourbon-punch-recipe Bourbon Slush (I sort of made this up): Boil 2 cups water, set aside and steep 3 Chai tea bags for 10 minutes Dissolve a cup of sugar in that Pour it into a bowl Add 2 cups bourbon (we prefer Old Gandad) Add a can of frozen lemonade Add a cup of orange juice (fresh, frozen, carton, whatever) Add 4 cups water Mix Freeze overnight Fairytale of

In our Season two closer, we taste some old favs, share in our love for distillation, answer a listener question and check in with the latest celebrity to get in on the whiskey business. Taste: Four Roses http://fourrosesbourbon.com/ Four Roses Single Barrel http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496793214 Four Roses Season 1 Episode 6: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-6-four-roses Old Grand-dad https://www.beamsuntory.com/brands/old-grand-dad Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496815719 Whiskey News: The Art of Distillation http://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/item/927-the-art-of-distillation Kosher Beverage list http://www.star-k.org/resource/list/PCW0Z0DO/Beer,_Liquor_and_Liqueur?gclid=CK_k_7S7qs4CFc9ahgodM8oEPQ A Face for Wild Turkey? Matthew McConaughey Writes the Ads, Too http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/01/business/media/a-face-for-wild-turkey-matthew-mcconaughey-writes-the-ads-too.html?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur&_

In this episode of whiskey cats, we taste a Japanese whiskey and discuss how to start a whiskey collection and a whiskey rebellion. Enjoy! Taste: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky http://www.nikkawhisky.eu/whiskies/coffey-grain/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/147796274604/recording-and-tasting-the-nikka-coffey-grain http://whiskeycats.com/post/147796307594/nikka-coffey-grain-japanese-whisky Whiskey News: WHAT DOES THE DEADLY OAK EPIDEMIC MEAN FOR WHISKEY? http://www.popsci.com/could-unstoppable-oak-disease-kill-whiskey-industry The High-Priced World of Rare Whiskey http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/06/the-high-priced-world-of-rare-whiskey.html Tarring and feathering part of Whiskey Rebellion event http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160709/tarring_and_feathering_part_of_whiskey_rebellion_event Whiskey Rebellion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobo

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, Jenn is on assignment, so you'll have to make do with Heather and Kelly, as we taste Russell's Reserve and discuss some weighty whiskey topics. Cheers. Taste: Russell's Reserve http://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/russells-reserve/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/147092992719/russells-reserve The Whiskey Jug: http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/bourbon-review-russells-reserve-10-year-small-batch/ Cocktail Corner: Russell Me This http://bevmothirstytimes.com/drinks/russells-reserve-cocktail/ Bourbon soaked cherries https://thethingsithinkabout.com/2011/12/14/bourbon-soaked-cherries/ Whiskey News: Jack Daniel’s Embraces a Hidden Ingredient: Help From a Slave http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/26/dining/jack-daniels-whiskey-nearis-green-slave.html?smid=tw-share&referer= Whisky Industry Reacts to Brexit Vote http://www.fredminnick.com/2016/06/24/whisky-industry-reacts-brexit-vote/ Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/334

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste our favorite whiskey, test our sense of smell and discuss rankings and barrels. Have a listen! Taste: Walsh Whiskey Distillery http://walshwhiskey.com/ Writers Tears http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-irish-whiskey/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406408634 http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406480974 The Irishman: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-2-the-irishman Science Corner: Can you Smell the Difference Between Bourbon and Rye? http://www.popsci.com/you-dont-know-difference-between-bourbon-and-rye Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406564099/testing-to-see-if-we-can-smell-the-difference Rye: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-9-rye Whiskey News: Can Ireland Become The Center of the Whiskey World? http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/06/11/can-ireland-become-the-center-of-the-whiskey-world.html Who Makes America's Whiskey? http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2016/06/who-makes-americas-whiskey.html Is

In our tasting glasses this episode, we try One Eight's Untitled Whiskey No. 4. We discuss why women are better whiskey tasters, the difference between traditionally aged and unconventional aged whiskey and what to do with used bourbon barrels. Enjoy! Taste: One Eight http://www.oneeightdistilling.com/home Untitled Whisky No. 4: http://www.oneeightdistilling.com/untitled-1/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/145665546679/one-eights-untitled-whiskey-no-4 Science Corner: Women Make Better Whisky Tasters Than Men, Science Says http://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2016/05/15/science-says-women-make-better-whisky-tasters-than-men-aberlour-daniel-craig-skyfall-macallan-ben-nevis-beckham/#572964c12865 Whiskey News: Whiskey Can’t Hide Its Age Either: http://nautil.us/issue/36/aging/whiskey-cant-hide-its-age-either-rp Whiskey barrel wood flooring: http://www.riverdrive.co/products/millwork/ Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alik

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Brenne French single malt whisky and we discuss whiskey coloring and flavoring. Enjoy! Taste: Brenne http://drinkbrenne.com/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/144959278709 Shrubs and Bitters: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-14-shrubs-and-bitters Flóki: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-season-2-episode-4-floki Science Corner: Answering the Whiskey Caramel Coloring Question http://thewhiskeywash.com/scotch-whiskey/whiskey-contain-caramel-coloring/ Caramel E-150 http://whiskyscience.blogspot.com/2011/04/caramel-e150.html Whiskey News: Drake's Whiskey: Sometimes, It's Not About The Substance: http://thewhiskeywash.com/bourbon/drakes-whiskey-sometimes-its-not-about/ Make Your Own Fireball Whiskey! http://www.craveonline.com/culture/982963-make-fireball-whiskey-clawhammer American whiskey is drawing a global audience http://www.marketplace.org/2016/05/06/business/whiskey-sales Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring u

In our most salacious episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch bourbon, discuss whiskey sticks, whiskey subscriptions, and the chemical makeup of what’s in your glass. Enjoy. Taste: Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch bourbon: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/eh-taylor Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/144273730769/colonel-eh-taylor-small-batch-bourbon http://whiskeycats.com/post/144273818404/the-aftermath-of-recording Science Corner: The Whiskey Stick: http://observer.com/2016/05/this-wooden-stick-will-magically-age-whiskey-15-years-in-only-a-few-of-days/ Whiskey News: Bourbon Every Month: http://www.mouth.com/products/bourbon-every-month?ref=subscribe&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_content=alc_mobile&utm_campaign=Alc_LAL_Customers#variant=757143281 Ingenious Glassware Cleverly Embossed With the Molecular Structure of the Drinks They Hold: http://laughingsquid.com/ingenious-glassware-cleverly-embossed-wi

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Copper Fox’s Wasmund’s Single Malt Whiskey Blue Wax. We discuss char, Drake and the voracity of story. Taste: Copper Fox http://www.copperfox.biz/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143582231094/copper-fox-distillery Distillery Cat: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143582276569/copper-fox-distillery-cat Wasmund's Single Malt Blue Wax Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534215209/wasmunds-single-malt-whisky Science Corner: Char(t) http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534456124/how-the-different-levels-of-char-effect-the-flavor How a barrel is charred: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534497219 Whiskey News: Drake Teases His Virginia Black Whiskey Brand http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-teases-his-virginia-black-whiskey-brand-news.21114.html At Tampa Bay farm-to-table restaurants, you’re being fed fiction http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2016/food/farm-to-fable/restaurants/ Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribut

In our tasting glasses this episode is Oola's Waitsburg Bourbon. We debunk some water claims and discuss millennials and some more whiskey facts. Cheers. Taste: Oola http://ooladistillery.com/ Waitsburg Bourbon http://ooladistillery.com/home#products Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/142844545234/oola-waitsburg-bourbon-whiskey Science Corner: 2015 Drinking water quality report from DC Water (PDF) https://www.dcwater.com/news/publications/DC_Water_Annual_WQReport_2015.pdf Toms Brooks - Mauerertown Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2014 (PDF) http://shenandoahcountyva.us/water/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2013/11/tbm_water_2014.pdf Whiskey News: 5 Things I Learned About Whiskey From Last Night’s Whiskey Obsession Expert Panel https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2016/4/1/5-things-i-learned-about-whiskey-whiskey-obsession-expert-panel Moonshine trends have this whiskey aficionado turning up his nose http://www.vcstar.com/lifestyle/moonshine-trends-have-this-whiskey-aficionado-turning-up-his-n

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Filibuster bourbon and discuss farmer's markets and Irish whiskey. Enjoy! Taste: http://filibusterbourbon.com/ http://filibusterbourbon.com/filibuster-bourbon/ Science Corner: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/a19679/rye-whiskey/ http://whiskeycats.com/post/114796153424/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-compare-two http://whiskeycats.com/post/114797093499/the-infamous-infographic-from-four http://whiskeycats.com/post/116029024994/this-episode-is-a-little-different-we-turned-the Whiskey News: http://www.washingtonian.com/2016/03/09/dc-breweries-and-distilleries-can-now-sell-at-farmers-markets/ http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/03/14/things-didnt-know-about-whiskey/ http://fortune.com/2016/03/17/irish-whiskey-st-patricks-day/ We recommend: http://www.bushmills.com/whiskey/ http://whiskeycats.com/post/109492660284/more-in-episode-2-we-talk-all-things http://www.theirishmanwhiskey.com/ http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/midleton-irish-whiskey-distillery/

In this episode of Whiskey Cats we taste Kings County Distillery bourbon, try the result of our first whiskey aging experiment, and talk Chinese rocks and commodities. Taste: Kings County Distillery http://kingscountydistillery.com/ Bourbon http://kingscountydistillery.com/products/ Photos: http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227676279/how-we-record http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227784224/kings-county-distillery-bourbon-our-whiskey http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227845939/all-gone Science Corner: Photos - http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227901079/wood-cubed-aged-on-the-left-barrel-aged-on-the Whiskey News: The best-performing investment of 2015 wasn't stocks or bonds — it was whisky http://www.businessinsider.com/rare-whisky-index-outperforms-nearly-all-major-investments-in-2015-2016-2 Scottish distillery name found on rock in China http://www.thenational.scot/news/scotch-on-the-rock-glenturret-distillery-mystery-unearthed-in-china.14158 Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/fil